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  Selecting a Fertilizer With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and developing granular fertilizers here are some tips to ensure that you get the best possible value for money when selecting a fertilizer. One of the perpetual debates in the turf and amenity industry with selecting a  fertilizer  is whether granulated homogenous fertilizers give a more accurate application at a prescribed rate than blends of similar analysis. What is involved in manufacturing a fertilizer in the turf industry is seldom understood. However, several factors should be considered to ensure the result is a product that meets certain quality and analysis. From both an agronomic and handling perspective the physical nature of a Fertilizer is important. Issues such as “caking”, dust content, and poor particle distribution must be addressed to produce a free-flowing product that is dust free and stable under a range of humidities. The importance of Particle size in selecting a fertilizer. Particle siz

  Bio-stimulant use in turf. Increasingly bio-stimulant use in turf is becoming common as turf managers become aware of the impact of many synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on the environment. However, there is a constant stream of new products coming onto the market all making claims which are often unfounded and with no supporting data. This is an article outlining some of the options available and what they can potentially do for you. What options are there for bio-stimulant use in turf? Despite only being used in minute quantities bio-stimulants give a favourable response with common commercial bio-stimulants being combinations of: Humic substances; Plant hormones; Seaweed extracts; Amino acids and lastly True biological stimulants. Click on the link above for more info